German to English Dictionary (Deutsch-Englisch Wörterbuch)

Abattoir

A slaughterhouse.

Acuity

The ability to think, understand, and make good judgments; sharpness of perception.

Acumen

The ability to make good judgments and quick decisions, typically in a particular domain.

Amour-Propre

A sense of one's own dignity or worth; self-respect.

Anodyne

A medicine that relieves pain.

Astute

Having or showing an ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one's advantage.

Astuteness

The ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one's advantage.

Autodestruction

The destruction of oneself or itself; self-destruction or self-sabotage.

Bad-Actor

A person who behaves in a dishonest or unethical manner, especially in a professional context.

Balloting

The process of voting, especially in secret using small balls, tickets, or modern voting systems.

Beau-Monde

The fashionable society or elite social class.

Bedchamber

A bedroom, especially a luxurious or formal one in a large house or palace.